Washington Attorney CE Requirements
What Washington requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
45
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Deadline
Individual to your license
Requirements
- Ethics / Professional Responsibility — 6 hours
- Equity, Inclusion & Bias Mitigation — 1 hour
- Law & Legal Procedure — 15 hours
- General CE — 23 hours
Important Information
Attorneys in Washington need to complete a total of 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including six hours of Ethics / Professional Responsibility, one hour of Equity, Inclusion & Bias Mitigation, and 15 hours of Law & Legal Procedure; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
This board assigns renewal dates that vary by licensee. Periods run three years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: MCLE for Licensed Legal Professionals (wsba.org)
- Source: courts.wa.gov
- Source: wsba.org
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